Inter Milan closing in on contract renewal for Tottenham target Alessandro Bastoni
According to popular Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Inter Milan are closing in on a contract renewal for talented Italian defender Alessandro Bastoni amidst interest from Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham has been actively seeking defensive reinforcements this summer, with Alessandro Bastoni emerging as a prime target. However, it looks like the 23-year-old is set to stay in Italy as things stand.
It emerged that if an agreement could not be reached with the player’s entourage, Inter Milan might consider offloading the talented centre-back. This is what kept Tottenham on their toes in his pursuit.
Unfortunately for Tottenham, Fabrizio Romano’s recent update dealt a significant blow to their pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni. Romano took to social media to announce that the player and Inter Milan have come to terms on a salary of €5m per season.
The contract is expected to be signed in the coming weeks, leaving Tottenham to reconsider their plans for the left-sided centre-back position. This brings us to the curious case of Clement Lenglet.
As Tottenham embarks on a new era under a fresh managerial appointment, the decision regarding the future of Clement Lenglet is likely to fall into the hands of the incoming manager.
Lenglet, a player whose qualities have been admired at Tottenham, may prove to be an alternative solution should the pursuit of Bastoni reach an impasse. He has shown that he can hold his own in the Premier League.
The pursuit of Bastoni indicated Tottenham’s ambition to strengthen their defensive line with a player of immense potential and calibre. His reputation as an established international and his impressive performances for Inter Milan had made him an enticing prospect for the North London club.
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Nevertheless, even if we miss out on him, we have enough and more options in the market for a left-sided centre-back. Let’s see who we go for.
